CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cytel Inc., the leading provider of Clinical Research Services, today announced the opening of a new office in Geneva, Switzerland to support the growing demand for clinical research and biostatistical consulting capabilities throughout Europe. This office further expands Cytel’s global presence, which includes offices in Boston, Philadelphia, Providence, Paris, Pune, and Hyderabad. “The opening of our Geneva office builds on our established business in Europe and allows us to support locally-based clients with an experienced team of Biostatisticians and Programmers. This team, all formerly with Merck Serono, brings considerable industry experience and therapeutic knowledge to Cytel’s Clinical Research Services business,” said Irving Dark, Vice President, Clinical Research Services. Sebastien Gerin, former Merck Serono SA Director and Global Head of Statistical Programming leads the team.